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08-22-2012, 03:10 PM

#31

Young_Gun

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Originally Posted by Mishimoto

State Farm is a good insurance company for a car owner to be working with. The inspector that I used to work with made sure cars were 100% before going back to their owners whether it was a brand new Porsche or a 15 year old farm truck.

It seems like you had the chance to go to a DRP of State Farm and get the work taken care of. Since you don't trust the shop, and want to get it taken care of at a shop you prefer, they are going to write you a check based on the damage they see. Chasing around supplements will be a nightmare though and sometimes the fine print on the check reads "once you cash this, you agree this was proper amount for all repairs necessary to bring the vehicle back to pre-accident condition".

The damage doesn't look like much at all.

BUT I do have a reverse gear camera, which I hope will add to labor costs - and I can do the camera myself lol

08-22-2012, 03:16 PM

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jdmcbride

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Originally Posted by Young_Gun

State Farm is going to come out and cut a check - won't even let me go get an estimate at a body shop. Which means it'll be less than I need for the CS.

I hate State Farm now...

I'm going to inquire on DVI asap.

Don't sweat it! State Farm is great to work with. Just demand new OEM parts and you will be pleased with the check... especially if you are getting the brother-in-law discount on labor at your preferred shop. You could buy the parts you want at discounted prices from online Ford dealerships (or see if your local Ford dealer will price match with Tousey Ford) and probably come out even.

08-22-2012, 04:42 PM

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NJ3

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Originally Posted by X3xMONGOOSEx3X

Really they said there were only 2 in the country back in June when I had to get mine replaced. It only took a week to get it in though.

I called two places today that told me they'd (6R3Z-6320049-BA) been discontinued and had none in stock, the third place had one but wanted over $100 to ship it.

Last edited by NJ3; 08-22-2012 at 07:39 PM.

08-22-2012, 07:45 PM

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CAR-15

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http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...r-Bumper-Cover

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...r-Bumper-Cover

It says both are in stock and ready to ship. Free freight shipping to business addresses

08-22-2012, 08:56 PM

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Young_Gun

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Originally Posted by CAR-15

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...r-Bumper-Cover

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...r-Bumper-Cover

It says both are in stock and ready to ship. Free freight shipping to business addresses

I found those too... I'm scratching my head over why they don't want to get him the bumper cover?

08-22-2012, 09:39 PM

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NJ3

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Originally Posted by CAR-15

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...r-Bumper-Cover

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...r-Bumper-Cover

It says both are in stock and ready to ship. Free freight shipping to business addresses

The second link is the correct part # 6R3Z-6320049-BA, and at $455 it's $100 over Ford MSRP. The first link, part # 7R3Z-17K835-AAPTM, is for the bumper cover only without the other odds and ends that come with the higher priced one.
It is starting to look like the accessory bumper, 6R3Z-6320049-BA, has been discontinued by Ford and I was told the same by multiple Ford dealers today. Even American Muscle is out of stock on these again at $455.
You can still get the cover alone, 7R3Z-17K835-AAPTM, and purchase the other odd parts separately to convert a GT to a CS/GT500 rear bumper for a higher cost than the accessory bumper.
I did order one today but I since I don't have it yet I'm going to keep checking around.
Young_Gun good luck with your repairs.

Last edited by NJ3; 08-22-2012 at 09:42 PM.